Shop, bar and ski rental in Samoëns

The Big Bear experience: Hire, kit yourself out, toast, repeat

Because we thought that just a bar, just a shop, or just ski hire in Samoens was fine, but
that if we mixed the three, we could offer you a richer customer experience and, above all
understand your expectations. Whether it's on the bar-shop side, or the ski hire side, our team 
will listen to you and support you.

Shop, bar and ski rental in Samoëns
Hire your equipment online

Hire your equipment online

When it comes to ski hire, our team of skimans will put all their expertise at your disposal:
For a ski hiring in Samoens, whether you're looking for skis or snowboards for beginners, those who want to improve or those who want to perform at their best, our team will be happy to listen to you and advise you on the best equipment for you and your children. Pure piste or freeride, all-terrain or snowboard, tell us what you want to do and we'll take care of the rest.

Big Bear, sharing in a different way

Big Bear, sharing in a different way in a concept store unique in Samoëns.

4 skiers on the snow front

Tailor-made ski hire in Samoens in the centre of the village, within easy reach.

When you come to Big Bear for your ski hire in Samoens, you're choosing quality. Park right in front of us and collect your equipment with ease. By booking online, our team will be ready to welcome you and will have already selected the skis or snowboards that suit you best. Because sore feet can quickly become hell on the slopes, we'll take the time to find you the right boots... Comfort and warmth are the keys to your well-being on the slopes.

Ski clothing rack

A different shop for a wide choice of clothing and accessories.

As well as ski hire in Samoens, our team at the shop will be on hand to offer you personalised support. We have selected quality, eco-responsible clothing for you, with a complete range of technical, streetwear and lifestyle clothing.

There's a wide choice of lifestyle clothing, including the following brands: Volcom, Roxy, Quiksilver and Sun Valley.

On the technical side, you'll find a complete range from Columbia.

You'll also find a wide range of accessories for hiking, trail running and everyday use. 

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Friends toasting

Share moments in the cosy atmosphere of our Lounge Bar

After picking up your ski hire in Samoens or after a good day on the slopes, take your time after skiing and make yourself comfortable. Order a hot or cold drink, a beer, a glass of wine or a cocktail. Extend the aperitif with friends or family and discover our slate of products from local farms and other local producers.
The BIG BEAR COMPANY lounge bar is all about sharing the good things in life.

A warm welcome

Latest-generation equipment

A caring team

Ethical products

Waiting for your equipment in a queue can be interminable... To avoid this, Big Bear offers you the use of our boutique or lounge bar: let us know when you arrive and if the wait is too long, relax at the bar or let our team guide you through the shop. We'll let you know when it's your turn.

For winter 2024/2025, 95% of ski and snowboard hire in Samoens is guaranteed to be less than one year old. The rental fleet is made up of last season's models, for all types of downhill skiing and snowboarding and in all conditions.

The quality of our welcome goes hand in hand with customer satisfaction. Our team will welcome you with a smile and with attention to help you make the right choices, whether it's for a complete ski or snowboard outfit, a wine tasting or the selection of rental equipment suited to your ability and level. At Big Bear, you'll have a different experience when it comes to your ski hire in Samoens.

In the shop, we wanted to work with environmentally-friendly brands, using recycled products or products from sustainable or carbon-neutral sources.
At the bar, we wanted to favour short circuits and work with local producers. All the draught beers come from local brewers, local farms supply us with cheese and small independent producers supply the charcuterie. The teas and coffees
are all organic and from sustainable and fair-trade production.

Our brands

Discover our selection of brands chosen for the quality of their products, their knowledge of the mountain environment and outdoor activities, their fashion positioning and their eco-responsible approach. Whether for hire or in the shop, you'll find highly technical products with attractive designs.

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our customers' opinions

Discover Big Bear through our customers' opinions

  • Emmanuel

    Great team, brand new equipment. The car park opposite the shop is very convenient. I recommend you with my eyes closed

    le 5 January 2025
  • Lili

    Fantastic! Very good advice, great welcome and quality facilities.

    le 5 January 2025
  • Sha

    I am extremely satisfied with my recent experience of hiring ski equipment with this company. A superb welcome, the team listened to my needs and took the time to choose the equipment best suited to my morphology.

    le 12 January 2025
  • Maxime

    A very warm welcome, quality equipment and advice for beginners, very good prices for ski hire, in short nothing but positive things. We were very comfortable with the equipment hired, which is often rare.

    le 3 January 2025
  • Jérôme

    A very warm welcome! Very friendly. Very professional. Good advice and perfect equipment. Would recommend. In addition very interesting price

    le 29 December 2025
  • Brigitte

    Uiterst vriendelijke ontvangst! Waar voor je geld! Een echte aanrader!

    le 28 December 2024
  • Noémie

    Magnificent shop with a great selection of products. Very well presented and a very friendly sales assistant. I'd definitely recommend it!

    le 10 August 2024
  • Graham

    Great place for a drink and snacks with friends. Lovely outside seating area in a secluded area away from the traffic. Good selection of craft beers. Wonderful addition to Samoens. We will be back!

    le 24 July 2024
  • Carole

    If you're looking for a WELCOME, fun, cosy place .... open during the week, check out the Big Bear 😉👍👍👍 I recommend it! Thanks to the whole team!

    le 21 June 2024
  • Jennifer

    I highly recommend it. The welcome and advice are top-notch, and the equipment is excellent. I loved the fact that the team took the time to find me the most suitable boot. The shop is neat and tidy and the adjoining bar is super cosy for a warm après ski

    le 8 January 2025
  • Laurie

    Super shop! The staff are very professional and attentive. Always good advice ... The rental equipment is quality, I also recommend for the maintenance of your skis! The prices are fair and correct!

    le 12 January 2025
  • Lylou

    Super welcome with very professional and attentive managers! With very good equipment I recommend it !

    le 29 December 2025
  • Jean-Louis

    Very nice little restaurant, very pleasant terrace, very responsive waitress, hearty dishes 🥗 If you want a quiet lunch, go there

    le 14 September 2024
  • Harold

    Top ski hire in Samoëns: attentive staff, great equipment, fair prices, very accessible with a car park right outside. The shop is fantastic and the bar is really nice with a concert on the evening we came. I'd definitely recommend

    le 21 December 2024
  • Jean-François

    Top establishment. Efficient and attentive staff. A great concert. We're on holiday in Samoens and we're really pleased with this bar. We'll be back very soon. Thanks to the whole team. Les vichyssois 😉

    le 19 April 2024
  • F. G.

    Rented a Snowboard and Boots. Gear was in perfect condition. They let me try different Boards and waxed them for free. Also very cool people and a great place to hang out. Prices are very reasonable btw.

    le 16 February 2024
  • Véro

    An excellent welcome! Drinking a cocktail at 9pm seemed like mission impossible, but discovering this lovely place was a lovely surprise!

    le 21 March 2024
  • Stéphanie

    Very nice aperitif dinner, well-stocked platters, cosy atmosphere, comics and games for the little ones while the parents enjoy the place. All in all a great experience.

    le 27 February 2024
  • Gareth

    Gem of a find. Amazing service from the team and brand new equipment. Highly recommend to anyone looking for ski hire. Bar not yet open but perfectly placed so hoping for good things to come.

    le 4 February 2024
  • Adrien

    Excellent welcome, very warm and friendly, with top-quality equipment at our disposal.

    le 8 February 2024
  • David

    Best skis I have hired by a mile. Excellent service. Would use again and recommend.

    le 17 February 2024
  • Clémentin

    New equipment and a team that takes great care of its customers. Easily accessible with parking spaces next to the shop. Highly recommend.

    le 20 January 2024
  • Peter

    I didn't try any of the dishes, but as a relaxing après-ski bar with a really nice, calm atmosphere and very tasteful decor, I'd recommend it to anyone looking for quality and conviviality. Perfect!

    le 9 January 2025
Hire your equipment online

Contact & access
Big Bear

Your ski hire in Samoens with easy access and an ideal location: Pick up your equipment easily thanks to the two car parks next to the shop, where you can even recharge your electric vehicle. You can also take advantage of the resort's free shuttle buses, which stop very close to the shop and can drop you off at the gondola.

Shop

Open from December to April, Monday to Sunday

From 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. then from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

00 33 6 68 49 22 33

Lounge Bar

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 8am to 12pm and 3pm to midnight and Sunday 3pm to midnight. Closed on Monday

00 33 6 68 49 22 33

Winter activities in Samoens

Samoens is at the heart of the Grand Massif ski area, with 265km of pistes. From Samoëns, you can reach the resorts of Flaine, Morillon, Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval and Les Carroz and enjoy one of the largest ski areas in Europe.
In the village, take a stroll through the typical narrow streets, enjoy the ice rink, visit the botanical garden or hop on the little train for a guided tour. Treat your taste buds to a range of local delicatessens or enjoy a meal in one of the resort's many restaurants.
Cross-country skiers will be delighted by the Nordic areas, either in the valley between Morillon and the cirque du Fer-à-Cheval, depending on the snow conditions, or at the Col de Joux Plane, which is served by the shuttle bus and has an uninterrupted view of Mont Blanc.

Our valley is a fantastic playground, so you can explore it in a fun way by mountain bike or electric fat-bike, but also on snowshoe trails with the help of our many mountain guides.
The more sporty can discover the valley in a different light thanks to ski touring, for moments of intense escape, far from the hustle and bustle of the slopes and as close to nature as possible.
And for total wonder, visit the Fer-à-Cheval site with its hundreds of waterfalls and take a dog-sleigh ride.
Whatever you fancy, don't hesitate to ask us, we'll be happy to advise you.

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A unique place

A unique place